I was so excited to learn that Bethany Robertson and I had our grants approved by the MCPE. Wheelock has been so fortunate! We have had many grants approved over the past few years. Some of those include several for technology; Mrs. Singer's grant for sensory objects; our art mural; the FoodPlay performance and curriculum, co-wrote by Dr. Bilsborough and I; and now our Makerspace grant! Thank you so much for all of your support!

Mrs. Robertson will be ordering many cool items for the Makerspace. The school has ordered a large beanbag chair, a standing desk and a Dash and Dot robot, lego kits among other items to contribute to this outstanding project and collaborate with the PTO and MCPE. Thank you!!

​This month Wheelock students are coding. Check out some great pictures from Ms. Connolly's class!

Today I held the second Principal's Coffee. I was able to share information about Wheelock's MCAS results. Math results will be shared again during Wheelock's own Family Math Night. Our next Principal's Coffee will be held in the evening before our next PTO meeting, March 10th at 6:00 pm.

Safety Drill ~ Today I debriefed yesterday's drill with our students. They did a great job and understood the importance of practicing safety procedures.

On Wednesday we participated in math professional development with Shephali Fox. Grade 2 participated in a lesson study. It was great to visit one of our classrooms and watch Mrs. Fox model instruction for our teachers. Check it out on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/Wheelockians/status/674614401568260096

During our half day on December 16th, our staff will participate in a mini Digital Learning Day. Teachers will have time for two sessions and will have five technology choices. On Friday, December 18th, our school will enjoy a jazz concert by the Medfield High School Jazz Band. We also are having a Hat Day on the 18th. I'm sure the boys and girls will have a great time.